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Parrot Aviary escape..anyone know what species it is?

To: "simon starr" <>
Subject: Parrot Aviary escape..anyone know what species it is?
From: Ricki Coughlan <>
Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 13:16:04 +1100

Sad to say but this is one species which must be shot on sight. They have a record similar to Common Mynahs where they get a foothold.

Ricki



On 13/01/2007, at 12:43 PM, simon starr wrote:

Hi Matthew and all,
A few months ago the same species (same bird ?) was reported to Birdline
Victoria from Kew in Melbourne and was apparently nesting. By the time
someone from DSE had gone to investigate, the nest hole was occupied by
Rainbow Lorikeets, perhaps suggesting that they could have a hard time
competing with the already resident Aussie species.......though I wouldn't
be so sure.
There must be a good chance that these Parakeets could become established,
if you see it again I'd report it pretty quickly to the relevant
authorities.
Cheers,
Simon Starr.






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